The Mets are sticking with Andy Green.
New York announced Tuesday that Green, who had been serving as interim manager since June, has agreed to become the club’s full-time manager on a reported three-year deal. It’s a notable shift for a team that had expected him to head back to the front office, where he worked as senior vice president of player development.
The move comes after a season of change and a noticeable lift in performance. Green took over from Carlos Mendoza in June and has guided a higher-priced roster that has played better under him, even if the Mets are still a game below .500 since the switch.
Before Tuesday’s decision, all signs pointed to Green returning to his previous role. When asked earlier this season about Green’s candidacy, owner Steve Cohen said, "I’m going to take him at face value.
He told us he wants to go back to the front office. We are going to do a managerial search.
If it turns out he wants to put his hat into the ring, that would be great."
That changed, and the simplest read is that the Mets liked what they saw once Green was actually in the dugout. There was also pressure from inside the clubhouse. According to The Athletic’s Will Sammon, players wanted Green to keep the job.
"Asked a couple Mets veterans recently what they wanted in a manager," Sammon said. "They offered the same one-word answer before adding more: 'Andy.'"
The decision also fits with Green’s background. He brings both managerial experience and front-office experience, and the Mets have seen younger players such as Carson Benge and Nolan McLean perform better since he took over. In a season that has already included plenty of turbulence, the club chose continuity.
Green’s previous run as a manager came with the Padres, where he spent four seasons from 2016 through 2019. San Diego never won more than 71 games under him, though expectations were limited there. Now the 49-year-old has a shot to finish with his first winning season, with the Mets sitting at 37-38-493 under him in 2026 and a chance to close strong after Carlos Mendoza handled the club through late June.
Green’s managerial record now stands at 311-404-435 overall.
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